What a rollercoaster. Dabang Delhi K.C. has officially punched their ticket to the PKL 2025 final, but not without some serious drama. The Grand Playoffs Festival in Delhi just witnessed an absolute nail-biter, and now all eyes are on one last match to decide who faces the Dabangs for the trophy on October 31.
Key Takeaways
- Dabang Delhi K.C. is the first team to reach the PKL 2025 final.
- They beat Puneri Paltan in Qualifier 1 via a 6-4 tie-breaker after the match ended in a 34-34 draw.
- Puneri Paltan gets another shot and will now face Telugu Titans in Qualifier 2 on October 29.
- Telugu Titans are riding high after Bharat Hooda’s massive 23-point performance against Patna Pirates.
How Delhi Edged Out The League Toppers
Look, Puneri Paltan dominated the league stage. They were the team to beat. But in Qualifier 1 on October 27, Dabang Delhi just wouldn’t give up. The match was an absolute war, ending in a tense 34-34 tie. You could cut the tension with a knife at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium.
So, it all came down to the new tie-breaker format. And that’s where Delhi held their nerve. They outscored Paltan 6-4 to storm directly into the final. A huge part of that success comes down to their captain, Ashu Malik, who has been sensational with his raiding, even boasting a 100% success rate in Do-or-Die raids.
Here Come the Titans, Powered by Bharat Hooda
But while Delhi celebrates, another story was unfolding. Telugu Titans are looking like a team on a mission. On October 28, they faced the formidable three-time champions, Patna Pirates, in Eliminator 3. And they didn’t just win, they dominated.
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The final score was 46-39, and one man was the clear architect of that victory. Bharat Hooda was simply unstoppable. He scored a mind-boggling 23 raid points, completely dismantling the Pirates’ defense and sending a huge warning shot to the rest of the competition. It was an iconic performance.
The Final Showdown Before The Final
So here’s what it all boils down to. On October 29, we get one more epic clash. It’s the league toppers, Puneri Paltan, desperate for their second chance, against the red-hot Telugu Titans, who have all the momentum.
The winner of this Qualifier 2 gets the ultimate prize: a spot in the final against Dabang Delhi K.C. on October 31. Will it be the consistent might of the Paltan or the explosive power of the Titans? Delhi is waiting. And so are we.
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